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Ironing out the Gaps: Addressing Iron Deficiency in Children - Liliane Diab, MD, FAAP - I promote iron sufficiency in infants by recommending iron supplementation in full-term breastfed infants starting at 6 months of age, including the introduction of 2-4 Tbsp iron-fortified cereal daily for full-term breastfed infants or PVI with iron when complementary feeding is insufficient or delayed.
Substance Use in Pediatric Patients: What’s New and How Can Primary Care Make a Difference – Sukmeet “Sukhie” Sandhu, MD - I routinely screen adolescents for alcohol and substance use implementing the SBIRT model (screening, brief intervention and referral for treatment).
Skin Deep: Updates on the Management of Skin and Soft Tissue Infections – Joana Dimo, DO & Nicole Poole, MD, MPH, FAAP - I prescribe 5 days of antibiotics for cellulitis or complicated abscesses.
Skin Deep: I prescribe 3 days of antibiotics for the prevention of infection from high-risk animal bites, and 5 days for the treatment of infected animal bites.
Skin Deep: I prescribe cephalexin first line for SSTI (trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole if fails cephalexin or cephalexin allergy).
Skin Deep: I prescribe amoxicillin-clavulanate first line for bites (clindamycin + trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole if penicillin allergy).
Blazing the Innovation TrAIl in Colorado –Jim S. Barry, MD, MBA, FAAP - I can identify potential uses and limitations of using artificial intelligence (AI) in pediatric practice.
The Cost of Under fueling: the Female Athlete Triad and REDs – Aubrey Armento, MD, CAQSM, FAAP - I apply the diagnostic criteria, including laboratory work up and DXA scan indications, to patients with presentations concerning for the Triad/REDs.
For athletes with persistent amenorrhea secondary to REDs despite lifestyle interventions (dietary and exercise), I recommend transdermal 17B-estradiol with continuous or cyclic progestin as hormonal therapy
Pediatric Immunization SnapShot: Protecting Children in a Changing Landscape - Edwin J. Asturias, MD, FAAP, David Higgins, MD, MPH, FAAP & Joshua T.B. Williams, MD, FAAP - I implement motivational interviewing when working with vaccine hesitant families.
I use the presumptive approach when introducing vaccines during routine visits.